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The Gratitude Attitude: November Lessons That Stick
November is a cornucopia of meaningful learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum. Invite students to cultivate gratitude, learn from Native voices, practice kindness online, and take practical steps to reduce waste. This newsletter is your quick-start guide, packed with engaging ideas you can bring to the classroom tomorrow.
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This collection of classroom-ready resources featuring Native voices, lesson plans, and stories is perfect for helping students of all ages learn about Native cultures, histories, and communities.
Discover educational resources for all grades »
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Social Media Kindness Day is November 9! Encourage students to pause before posting, share a positive comment, and consider how their words land online. Small acts of digital kindness can make a big difference in their communities.
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Celebrate America Recycles Day with “Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay!” Spark discussion on creativity, reuse, and how one community turned trash into music with this Reading Trek, which includes activities and maps!
Share this book and interactive map with your K-5 students »
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Thanksgiving is a perfect time to build gratitude and teach history thoughtfully. Explore a collection of resources for all grades, including activities, readings, and lessons that help students give thanks, give back, and learn the full story.
Learn more about this holiday »
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This Week at TeacherFirst
Check out the new election activities just added to MyCivicsLife’s resource library and take a few minutes to read about digital tools that can help students reduce paper waste. Be sure to join our OK2Ask workshop on Tuesday to learn how to choose tools that support student success, and don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
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Political Role Model Poster
Looking for election-related resources? Join MyCivicsLife, our free edtech tool that builds civic knowledge and encourages critical thinking! Access election activities, like the Political Role Model Poster, to help students connect civics to real life.
Create your free account and explore today »
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Infusing Technology Blog
Learn how digital tools like Nearpod, Diffit, and Wayground can replace printed worksheets and flashcards in STEM and other lessons in this blog post. Students can learn about climate action while modeling it in your classroom!
Learn better options than just recycling paper »
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Tuesday, 11/3, 7 PM ET
Explore project-based ELA assessment grounded in research on what truly deepens students' connection to texts and the world around them. You’ll learn how thoughtfully chosen tools (AI included) can support student work.
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week, our poll asks, "What's your go-to way to build gratitude with students?" Share your reply with other educators and view the results when you click submit.
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